What does Return mean?   Maybe you've lost something that can never be returned? Or maybe someone meaningful has gone missing? What is it that needs to be "returned" in a very physical and actual sense?   What can never be returned?

Libros y Más, the festival Trade show will take place on the historic Mesilla Plaza and features local, regional, national and international authors, presses and artists.   Other festival highlights include al fresco readings and music on the Mesilla Plaza, a children's storytelling tent, and the 3rd annual Children's Book and Pet Parade.   The School Outreach Program's "Visit with An Artist" is an important and vital component of the festival and allows visiting authors to visit local and area schools during the festival week.

Invited writers and artists include: Cristina García, Quincy Troupe . Perla Batalla, Amy Costales, Xavier Garza, Alex Espinosa, Don Usner, Adalucía Quan, La Familia Vigil, featuring Cipriano Vigil, Sudeshna Sengupta and Armando Cepeda.   They will offer panels, workshops and readings throughout the festival.